Things not in my job description that would have been frowned upon that I did during that time: work on my jumpshot in the gym; read the newspaper; open the snack stand so I could enjoy a tasty ice cream sandwich while I read the newspaper.

His explosive game, once feared lost to microfracture surgery on his left knee Oct. 11, 2005, and arthroscopic surgery on his right knee April 5, 2006, is not only back — his defense and jumpshot are much improved.